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US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Judge: Federal bribery case against Contra Costa County homebuilders to proceed to trial in 2027

A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a bribery case against two developers who claimed their $5,000 payment to a city councilmember was a protected campaign contribution.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Judge: Federal bribery case against Contra Costa County homebuilders to proceed to trial in 2027

A federal judge rejected developers' First Amendment defense to dismiss bribery charges related to an alleged $5,000 payoff to an Antioch city councilmember to expedite a housing project.
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fromConsequence
5 months ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison for transporting individuals to engage in prostitution after his July 2025 conviction.
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